Restaurant Manager

KC Collective; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KC Collective in Dubai is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager to lead a premium dining venue. The role starts around October 2026 and requires delivering outstanding guest experiences while directing front-of-house teams.

You will oversee daily operations, uphold luxury service standards, and work with kitchen, bar, and senior management to ensure flawless service and strong performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager in high-end hospitality.
• Strong background in luxury or premium standalone restaurants.
• Dubai/UAE experience is required.
• Pre-opening or new restaurant opening experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team.
• Maintain luxury service and hospitality standards.
• Manage floor operations, service flow, and guest experience.
• Build relationships with VIPs and regular guests.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and team training.
• Manage staff scheduling, performance and productivity.
• Collaborate with kitchen, bar, and senior management.
• Monitor costs, operational efficiency, and KPIs.
• Prepare and develop teams ahead of launch.

Skills

Leadership

Guest relations

Operations management

Cost control

Pre-opening experience

Job description

KC Collective is recruiting an experienced Restaurant Manager for a premium restaurant in Dubai, with an expected start date of October 2026. This opportunity is ideal for a dynamic hospitality professional who excels in delivering exceptional guest experiences while leading high-performing restaurant teams.

The successful candidate will oversee daily restaurant operations, maintain luxury service standards, and work closely with the kitchen, bar, and senior management teams. Candidates with previous Dubai/UAE experience and a background in premium standalone restaurants are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the front-of-house team.
• Maintain consistently high service and hospitality standards.
• Manage daily floor operations, service flow, and guest experience.
• Build strong relationships with VIPs, regular guests, and key clientele.
• Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and team training.
• Manage staff scheduling, performance, and productivity.
• Work closely with the kitchen, bar, and senior management teams.
• Monitor costs, operational efficiency, and restaurant KPIs.
• Support operational preparation and team development ahead of the restaurant launch.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager within high-end hospitality.
• Strong background in luxury or premium standalone restaurants.
• Previous Dubai/UAE experience.
• Pre-opening or new restaurant opening experience is highly desirable.Strong understanding of luxury service and guest relations.
• Good knowledge of restaurant operations and cost control.
• Experience leading and developing multicultural teams.
• Hands-on approach with a strong presence on the restaurant floor.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Polished, personable, and passionate about hospitality.

Strong knowledge of:

• Restaurant Operations
• Luxury Guest Service
• Team Leadership & Staff Development
• Cost Control & KPI Management
• Front-of-House Operations
• Hospitality Standards